It's obviously a blessing to be able to play on Christmas Night, the one big night everyone watches.

My kids' happiness kind of outweighs everything. Just seeing the smiles on their faces and the anticipation leading up to Christmas is what I love now, having kids of my own.

When you're in one of the biggest media markets and you have a good team and you're predicted to do well, if you struggle at any point, they're going to come after you. Even when you're playing well, you're not winning by enough.

I grew up in the '80s in an era that was tough. The Pistons, Celtics, Knicks, Charles Oakley, Anthony Mason. It wasn't dirty. It was just men playing basketball.

Early in my career I had to be a goon to survive. I did everything I had to do and probably some things I shouldn't have.

You don't have to be a professional athlete to be heard - the most powerful tool you have is your voice.

Every one of us has the ability to raise awareness, volunteer, educate our friends and family, and give back to our communities.

Having kids, any time you can help kids, it's something that's close to my heart.

I think there are things you can do to toughen yourself up.

It starts on the defensive end, but it's also just the ball movement and holding everyone accountable.

You have to stay locked in. You're so locked in on guarding your guy you figure when the ball goes up the bigs are going to get it. But the possessions not over until you get the rebound.

I'm an aggressive player. I always have been.

You only get one mom.

I mean, this is basketball, you have a lot of different teammates and you move around a lot, to find true friends is something special.

You're never prepared to lose anybody in your family.

Being traded and moving teams, it's difficult, especially when you have families.

I am very excited about playing for Mr. Ballmer.

I was one of those guys who wasn't supposed to make it in this league.

I wear my heart on my sleeve.

I was playing tackle football in the street at five years old. Always being physical. Always being tough, just like a man's man. It was just always about being tough.

I just think, obviously as players, we're held to a higher standard. I've had to watch myself on that, but I think if we're held to higher standards, the owners should be held to even higher standards.

I like being the hated one.

I've been playing in L.A. for a long time through college and pros, just to be ready. It's different out here.

Even though the city of Memphis and this organization has welcomed me with open arms, I play every game like it's my last. Play as hard as I possibly can. Been no different my whole career.